REL 105 - Early Jewish History and Literature

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of the Tanakh, the Talmud, and other early Jewish works, emphasizing the historical and cultural contexts in which they were created.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with minimum grade “C”.

Course Topics:

History, themes and content of Hebrew Bible literature.
Major historical, cultural and literary influences on Hebrew Bible literature.
Explore competing understandings of various passages in Hebrew Bible writings.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Any version of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)

Grading System:
A grade of “C” or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify historical and cultural influences on Early Judaism through written exams and class papers.
Analyze and explicate different types of literature found in the Hebrew Bible through class discussion and written exams.
Articulate different theological positions found in the various literary genres of the Hebrew Bible through class discussion and written exams.
Analyze competing interpretations of key Hebrew Bible passages through class discussion and papers.
Explicate competing claims about canonical and non-canonical documents found in current popular media through class discussion and papers.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021